Looks like a good way to resurface … In 1995 I built a workbench from (I think) Wood Magazine, that had a replaceable hard board (Masonite) top. after all these years the original top is still serviceable … I hope that your top lasts that long.

Very nice looking up grade and the positives of the flooring are worth considering. Does the slick surface pose any problems when doing any hand work and if so do you think that taking down the finish some might help?

Please keep us updated on how this works out for you in the long run (or maybe doubleDD could chime in). I am planning a bench build myself, and I like this idea better than the hardboard top, however, I have two concerns:

- Most laminate flooring instructions say to leave a gap around the perimeter to allow for expansion with the seasons. I’m curious to see if screwing around the perimeter will cause either gaps or buckles in the flooring over a couple year’s time.

- Is it too slick? Do projects slide around on you unexpectedly? This is not a deal breaker for me as I plan on having dog holes, so I can just make some stops if needed. But I’m just curious.

I once made a bench top out of an 8” section of bowling lane. 3” of solid maple on edge tougue and grouved together and 24” wide. Ultra durable and would never wear out but eaqually as heavy as it was durable. I had to take it off the heavy duty legs every time I moved. After about 2 or three moves I left it in one of my shops somewhere 20 or so years ago. Someone is probably still using it.

Please keep us updated on how this works out for you in the long run (or maybe doubleDD could chime in). I am planning a bench build myself, and I like this idea better than the hardboard top, however, I have two concerns:

- Most laminate flooring instructions say to leave a gap around the perimeter to allow for expansion with the seasons. I m curious to see if screwing around the perimeter will cause either gaps or buckles in the flooring over a couple year s time.

- Is it too slick? Do projects slide around on you unexpectedly? This is not a deal breaker for me as I plan on having dog holes, so I can just make some stops if needed. But I m just curious.

- Tony1212

Hi Tony.. After using the workbench for the last couple of weeks and it’s not too slick but it is dulling after some projects it’s not as slick as it was

-- Thanks Ed “A bad day woodworking is better than a good day working. ~Author unknown”